[NSRCA-discussion] USA CIAM Representative?

[Steve Ford]

I am just glad the "cloak and dagger" behind the scenes stuff takes place. 
My thanks to the volunteers who all
made this happen.

Steve Ford

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ali Dose" <alidose at att.net>
To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 9:03 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] USA CIAM Representative?


> Mr. Van Putte,
>
> I appreciate your response and "clearing up" the NSRCA's ability to 
> "recommend" an individual to the AMA.  Does the AMA accept input from 
> others as well?
>
> Is it reasonable to assume that there exists some kind of process, albeit 
> rather informal, that the AMA communicates to the appropriate special 
> interest group board (NSRCA in this case) seeking/asking/has an interest 
> in/give us a few names of... individuals who have the qualifications to be 
> the single most important individual representing the USA precision 
> aerobatic collective?  If they do, could the NSRCA Board "share" this with 
> the members?
>
> Even if one were to "diminish" the precision aerobatic's collective 
> interest in the position as not that interesting...and assuming that the 
> leader's of the special interest group recognized the fantastic 
> opportunity to communicate the position, articulate the potential the 
> candidate could provide to the precision aerobatic collective, create 
> enthusiasm and support/cooperation to get stuff done in the future...The 
> position could be posted on this thread (I am a big moron it it was posted 
> here) in the K-Factor (I am a bigger moron if it was posted there)?
>
> Once again,  Derek is a fine individual.
>
> I am requesting the "behind the scenes" process, to insure that in the 
> future, every candidate who is qualified, experienced, passionate about 
> radio control precision aerobatics has the same opportunity to learn, 
> prepare for and be apart of the USA CIAM representative selection process.
>
> "...Done Deal..." is not a specific enough answer for me.
>
> This thread may not be the most appropriate venue to discuss and may be 
> reached at my office (312) 580-6838, or this e-mail.
>
> Rusty Dose
> Thrilled for Derek
> Thrilled for the 2011 World Champs in Muncie
> Dedicated to all the fine modelers "not always included"
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Van Putte" <vanputte at cox.net>
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] USA CIAM Representative?
>
>
>> Well, the first thing we need to get cleared up is that the position  of 
>> CIAM representative is an AMA position.  NSRCA does not have  anything 
>> more than the ability to recommend an individual.  Ryan  Smith explained 
>> what went on there, so I won't repeat what he wrote.   AMA accepted the 
>> recommendation of Derek as the CIAM representative.   Done deal.
>>
>> Ron Van Putte
>>
>> On Mar 26, 2009, at 8:35 PM, Ali Dose wrote:
>>
>>> I learned yesterday that "we" have a new CIAM representative, Derek 
>>> Koopowitz, who has replaced Chris Lakin.  Apparently,  congratulations 
>>> to Derek.
>>>
>>> How is the individual selected?
>>> Who is on the nominating Committee?
>>> Is there such a committee?
>>> How are the candidates views and opinions communicated?
>>> Who votes?
>>> Is the NSRCA, as the AMA's FAI F3A special interest group,  responsible 
>>> for the process and then an AMA official, after careful  consideration 
>>> and review "rubber stamps" the submission?
>>> Did I need to have a FAI stamp to participate?
>>> Am I the last to know?
>>>
>>> Derek is a fine choice AND there are also a bunch of others who, I 
>>> hope, were considered and reviewed...
>>>
>>> who have made significant contributions to the sport on the local, 
>>> regional and national levels, have significant leadership  experience, 
>>> have attended numerous FAI F3A World Championships as a  Team member or 
>>> Manager or Team volunteer, have been involved at the  highest levels and 
>>> ample amounts of time to focus on the role  without distration or other 
>>> responsibilities...
>>>
>>> who also would make excellent contributions and continue the  traditions 
>>> of excellence of our current and past CIAM representatives.
>>>
>>>
>>> Respectfully,
>>>
>>> Rusty Dose
>>> Past NSRCA Treasurer
>>>
>>>
>>>
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